All reporting entities are required to submit a cover memo with their consolidated reports. It must explain:

What state organizational entities are included in the report (particularly any boards, commissions, conservancies, campuses, laboratories, etc.). Identify any entities that report independently but are related to an agency or department.

SB/MB and DVBE participation trends over the last three years (including the current fiscal year being reported) and whether the participation trend was improving or declining.

Explain the effect of anomalies on the total dollars awarded and SB/MB and DVBE participation.

Review of all prior year Improvement Plan items enacted and action's effect on participation goals.